If you’re a collector of anthropomorphic animal postcards, All in Together is a delightful example of cat illustrations that became so popular during the Edwardian era. Featuring five playful kittens skipping together, this postcard perfectly captures the light-hearted charm that made these cards favourites with both children and adults over a century ago.
A Playful Scene
The postcard shows five kittens enjoying a game of skipping. Three kittens jump in the centre while two turn the rope at either end. Each kitten wears a colourful bow or tie, giving them human characteristics while still retaining their feline appearance.
The caption “All in Together” reflects the cheerful scene and would have been instantly recognisable to children familiar with playground skipping games.
The Artist – A. E. Kennedy
The artwork is signed A. E. Kennedy, an illustrator whose anthropomorphic cat postcards remain popular with collectors today. Kennedy produced numerous designs featuring cats engaged in everyday human activities, from school lessons and sporting events to parties and games.
His illustrations are known for their expressive faces, playful humour and warm personality, making them highly collectable more than 100 years after they were first published.
Published by C. W. Faulkner & Co.
This postcard was published by C. W. Faulkner & Co. Ltd., London, a well-known British postcard publisher during the early twentieth century. Faulkner produced a wide variety of illustrated postcards covering animals, humour, children and seasonal subjects.
The example shown here was postmarked 27 August 1913, placing it firmly within the golden age of postcard collecting.
Why Collectors Like Anthropomorphic Cats
Animal postcards where cats are shown behaving like people have remained one of the most popular collecting themes. Their appeal lies in their humour, attractive artwork and nostalgic glimpse into Edwardian illustration.
Many collectors specialise entirely in cat postcards, while others focus on individual artists such as A. E. Kennedy or publishers including C. W. Faulkner.
Value Guide
The value of All in Together depends largely on condition.
Typical values are:
- Fair condition with noticeable creasing or wear: £6–£8
- Good condition: £8–£10
- Excellent unused examples: £10–£15+
Cards with strong colours, minimal wear and desirable publisher or artist combinations generally command the highest prices.
Whether you’re collecting anthropomorphic cats, Edwardian postcards or the work of A. E. Kennedy, All in Together remains a charming reminder of the creativity and humour that made illustrated postcards so popular during the early 1900s.
Looking to add to your collection?
Browse the latest vintage postcards we have for sale.
